Divorce and Separation

Divorce Mediation Services

If you have recently separated from your partner or are considering a divorce from your spouse then there are likely to be a lot of issues that need to be resolved and discussed during the mediation process. Particularly, if there are children involved or if there are joint assets such as a family home to consider.

Whilst it is important to stress that mediation is not by its nature a counselling service, at Godalming Family Mediation we recognise that it is extremely important to ensure that both parties feel strong enough from an emotional aspect to start to make clear and informed decisions about all of these issues for the future. We will therefore always ensure that the emotional side of a separation is explored if all parties feel that this would be helpful.

If a longer period of time has elapsed since the separation, it is possible that time has allowed the emotional aspects of the separation to heal. However, over time it is possible that unresolved issues have actually become greater problems.

Tailoring the Mediation Process Depending on your Circumstances

We therefore always ensure that we try to understand fully your individual situation in order that we can approach the mediation process in a way that is tailored to your needs. In some situations, this might mean that both parties prefer not to discuss the history of the relationship and instead want to focus purely on the finances in a manner more akin to a business transaction Or it might be the case that both parties feel that there could be a future in the relationship and need to explore the history of the relationship to resolve any outstanding issues to move forward in their lives.

Regardless of the way that you decide to approach the emotional side of the relationship, it is invariably the case that there will be a number of important issues to discuss from a practical and legal perspective, particularly in relation to finances and/or children, as well as in connection to the way to formalise the end of a marriage, and mediation can in the majority of situations offer the most efficient and cost-effective way to discuss these issues together, with the assistance of an experienced mediator in a safe environment, and to seek long-lasting solutions that can be turned into legally binding agreements after the mediation process if required.

Low Conflict and Stress Approach to Divorce and Separation

Our experienced mediators at Godalming Family Mediation can help you resolve many issues in a low conflict environment in our London and Surrey offices.

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“My experience of mediation with Euan Davidson was the importance of having someone with a level head when emotions were running high. Euan was able to calm things down several times with sensitivity and clarity. Divorce is hard enough emotionally without trying to work out the complexities of unwinding a long marriage and he helped both of us to navigate that. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend mediation. It has certainly saved both of us a substantial sum of money compared to if we had gone the purely legal route.”

Tom, November 2014

“Euan is an excellent mediator. At first, I was very apprehensive as I did not know what will happen. Through Euan’s patience, empathetic listening ability, calmness, understanding, preparation and seeing it from all parties sides in a sincere way, we found common ground and were able to find a way that worked for all parties without going into the demystified legal process and incurring huge sums of money as well as emotional distress. Instead, we were able to go through the process, my kids can still remain in their stable home, my wife and I parted as ‘friends’ (or close to it) rather than enemies and I have a fabulous relationship with my children whom I love very much. That is the sign of a great mediator. Thank you Euan.”

Mr G, January 2016

“I was referred to Godalming Family Mediation at the beginning of the year and cannot fault the professionalism of the guidance we received. Euan brought clarity, attentiveness and sensible thinking to meetings that were on occasions highly charged with emotion and stress. As a result, my ex-husband and I have been able to reach an amicable agreement on the financial settlement of our marriage at a very moderate cost in comparison to escalating legal costs.”

Helen, November 2014

Euan was always calm and helped diffuse awkward and potentially very stressful discussions. My husband and I could speak together with an independent person present and so tempers did not flare. He helped us understand the need for compromise was able to write a Memorandum of Understanding and a financial agreement that will hopefully be less costly in the long term. I would recommend mediation as a way of building bridges with your partner so that the divorce does not become acrimonious.

Mrs T (January 2018)

“I have to say it was all handled very professionally on your part. I appreciated the contact you had with me to remind me about appointments. I also appreciated your swift response to any and all communications we had. I also appreciated how sensitive you were in dealing with the emotional side of the mediation…I would certainly recommend the process and I would of course recommend you if asked.”

Mr M

“Thank you for all your help. It has been an incredibly useful process”